To: Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Report Title: Resolution recognizing Karlina J. Meyer as the 2025 Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Leadership & Civic Engagement, as recommended by the Cesar Chavez Committee.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Adopt Resolution recognizing Karlina J. Meyer as the 2025 Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Leadership & Civic Engagement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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BACKGROUND:
Karlina J. Meyer is a senior at Carondelet High School.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF recognizing Karlina J. Meyer as the 2025 Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Leadership & Civic Engagement
WHEREAS, Karlina J. Meyer, a senior at Carondelet High School, has exemplified the qualities of leadership, responsibility, and commitment to civic engagement during her time as a student and community leader; and
WHEREAS, Karlina has shown dedication to enhancing youth civic engagement through her involvement with the League of Women Voters Diablo Valley, where she has been instrumental in developing and updating a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) student voting station at Carondelet High School; and
WHEREAS, Karlina demonstrated her leadership by founding and leading a political club at Carondelet High School, creating a safe and open space for students to discuss and engage in important issues; and
WHEREAS, despite challenges in securing a faculty advisor, Karlina persisted in her efforts to promote civic engagement and, through her leadership, played an integral role in launching a Youth Voter Outreach team in partnership with the League of Women Voters Diablo Valley, St. Mary's College students, and the Contra Costa County Elections Office; and
WHEREAS, Karlina’s creativity and initiative were key in the development of TikTok videos and livestream Instagram Town Halls to engage young adults in the voting process, helping to inform and inspire youth participation in local elections; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her work with the League of Women Voters, Karlina interned in Assemblymember Tim Grayson’s office and worked as a campaign intern for Congressman Eric Swalwell, further honing her skills in political campaigning and public service; and
WHEREAS, Karlina’s contributions extend beyond civic engagement, as she balances her academic achievements, athletic involvement, and volunteer work, earning recognition from her peers and community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby recognize Karlina J. Meyer as the 2025 Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Leadership & Civic Engagement, and for exemplifying the values of service, integrity, kindness, activism, and leadership that Cesar Chavez embodied through his life.
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